Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe
This creamy chickpea dish is a quick and easy vegetarian twist on the popular marry-me chicken. It’s both light and indulgent, requiring only one pan and less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 15oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 small shallot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp oregano
- 11/4 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2/3 cup sundried tomatoes diced
- 1 cup vegetable broth or stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese + extra for serving
- 3 cups spinach loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add the oil and the butter. Cook over medium heat until melted and bubbly. Stir in the shallot and garlic and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sundried tomatoes, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano and thyme.
- Whisk in the tomato paste, followed by the chickpeas, vegetable stock, and cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce has thicken slightly.
- Stir in the spinach and basil. The mixture will thicken as it cools. Serve warm
Notes
- I like to sauté my onions and garlic in the sun-dried tomato oil. It gives the dish an extra layer of rich, tomato-infused flavor.
- If you want to thicken the sauce and add more texture, you can gently mash a small portion of the chickpeas.
- I like to rest my marry me chickpea recipe for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Store any leftover marry me chickpeas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This is a great one-pan recipe for a weekly meal prep. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2476IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 4mg